Beware!!

Today I read and learned how deceptively cunning Satan and his army really is to me. He is dangerous, and not a comical cartoon. I need people that will keep me accountable. That will help me not to forget to not take Satan and his army lightly. I must have a healthy respect for how much danger I could be in if I am not careful.

The destroyer- he will do anything to control what I put in my mouth. I need to have his word posted before me and everywhere in my house.

He is vicious- he never has a merciful moment. He will definitely strike when I am most vulnerable. I know that my vulnerable times are when I am bored, when I have free time/unstructured time, right after school or evenings, or right after a meal. Also, there are times of heightened emotion or mental duress. For example, when I am hurting physically, frustrated, angry, hungry, lonely, tired, stressed over school or upset. These are all times there is this temptation of that demon that leads me to make that decision to eat.

False ally  - he sneaks in like a friend or comforter with food or rewards. He only shows me or reminds me what I love..the tasty bites. He lies because he is a liar. I must fight not to listen, to counteract with truth. For me his offers food as a suggestion for easing my emotional or mental turmoil. He lets me believe it will ease my pain. It looks so good or innocent on the surface. Just one bite. In the en it leads me to many bites, destructive eating habits, an healthy lifestyle and ultimately ashamed of just how overweight I am becoming.

My hope is to stay close to the shepherd and surround myself with Christian leaders who will keep me honest and accountable. I need to remember I Peter 5:8 and Psalms 23.